Can you be our ongoing general counsel?

Yes. Many small businesses retain us on a monthly basis for continuous legal access, covering contracts, employment, compliance, and day-to-day questions as they come up.

How much does business formation cost?

Entity formation is typically handled on a flat-fee basis, which we quote after understanding your ownership structure and goals. There are no surprise charges — the fee covers formation, your governing documents, and initial guidance.

Do you handle business disputes and litigation?

Yes. We represent businesses in contract disputes, collections, partnership conflicts, and other commercial matters, pursuing efficient resolution through negotiation or litigation.

Counsel for Businesses & Entrepreneurs

From your first entity filing to your hundredth contract, we provide the legal foundation and ongoing counsel that lets you grow with confidence.

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Entrepreneurs and small-business owners face legal questions at every stage — choosing an entity, signing leases, hiring staff, and managing risk. Hale & Brennan serves as a trusted legal partner through all of it.

We take the time to understand your business, so the contracts we draft and the advice we give fit how you actually operate. Many clients retain us for ongoing general counsel, keeping legal support a phone call away as opportunities and challenges arise.

Common Needs in Businesses & Entrepreneurs

The operational problems businesses in this sector consistently run into.

Choosing the right structure

Selecting an entity affects taxes, liability, and ownership — getting it right from the start avoids costly restructuring later.

Contracts that hold up

Handshake deals and template agreements leave businesses exposed to disputes and unpaid obligations.

Employment law compliance

Hiring, managing, and separating employees carries legal obligations that, if mishandled, lead to costly claims.

Disputes that drain resources

Unresolved business disputes divert time and money away from growth and operations.

How Hale & Brennan Can Help

The services we offer mapped to the realities of this sector.

Entity formation & governance

We form your entity, draft operating agreements, and set up the governance framework that protects owners and clarifies decision-making.

Contracts & commercial agreements

We draft and review the contracts that keep your business running — vendor, customer, lease, and partnership agreements built to hold up.

Employment & general counsel

We advise on hiring, policies, and separations, and serve as ongoing general counsel for the day-to-day legal questions that arise.

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